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- [How Distortionist Sudha Kongara Whitewashed EVR's Role In Her Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi](https://thecommunemag.com/how-distortionist-sudha-kongara-whitewashed-evrs-role-in-her-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi/): The disaster of a film called Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, have reignited debates around Tamil identity, anti-Hindi politics, and the ideological legacy of the Dravidian movement. While the film positions itself as a politically conscious narrative engaging with the Hindi imposition question, it selectively presents history, omitting crucial aspects of EV Ramasamy (EVR/Periyar)’s own documented positions during the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation. The omission does not seem to be accidental, but that of politically convenience. What EVR Said In 1965 – And What The Film Avoids During the second anti-Hindi agitation in January-February 1965, student-led protests swept Tamil Nadu, eventually […]
- [Dravidian Model's Invisible Tax: Tamil Nadu’s Debt Now ₹4 Lakh Per Family](https://thecommunemag.com/dravidian-models-invisible-tax-tamil-nadus-debt-now-%e2%82%b94-lakh-per-family/): Tamil Nadu’s debt crisis is usually hidden behind crore-and-lakh figures that sound distant and technical. But break it down to the most basic unit of the Dravidian welfare state, the ration card, and the picture becomes brutally clear. As per the 2025-26 Budget, Tamil Nadu’s outstanding liabilities are projected to touch about ₹9.30 lakh crore by 31 March 2026. With around 2.24 crore active ration cards in the state, this translates to over ₹4 lakh of debt per ration-card–holding household. This is the real cost of the “Dravidian model”. Every family that stands in line for subsidised rice is also, […]
- [Seeing RSS Everywhere: Inside The Dravidianist Meltdown Over Thirupparankundram And Bharathiyar](https://thecommunemag.com/seeing-rss-everywhere-inside-the-dravidianist-meltdown-over-thirupparankundram-and-bharathiyar/): The recent happenings in Tamil Nadu seem to have unnerved the Dravidianist ecosystem. On the one hand, we have the Thirupparankundram judgement given by Justice GR Swaminathan and on the other, we have NTK Chief Seeman who praised Bharathiyar at a VIGIL event. Both these instances have left the Dravidianists fuming and the aftermath of this is seen as meltdowns. One such meltdown was suffered by Dravidianist ‘anti-methane’ professor Jayaraman. Add to this, the perennial fear of the BJP-RSS. Here is the transcript of the speech given at a recent event. He began by claiming that Hindu organisations are intentionally […]
- [“Tamils Minus Brahmins Equals Dravidians”: Dravidianist Professor Jayaraman’s Brahmin-Baiting Rant After Seeman’s Bharathiyar Speech](https://thecommunemag.com/tamils-minus-brahmins-equals-dravidians-dravidianist-professor-jayaramans-brahmin-baiting-rant-after-seemans-bharathiyar-speech/): When society does not speak the language of the Dravidianists, but that of nationalism and Dharma, the Dravidianists panic. They abuse the Brahmins in their anxiety. That is what happened when Dravidianist Prof Jayaraman made a speech recently in the aftermath of NTK Chief Seeman giving a speech about Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar. Here is a transcript of the speech: Attacking Seeman without naming him, he said, “If someone cannot distinguish between Tamil nationalism and livelihood-based opportunist politics, then that person should not run a party. That party should be dissolved. Otherwise, it is nothing but deception. In the evening, a […]
- [How TN Murasoli Twists Data To Buttress DMK Govt's Fiscal Mismanagement](https://thecommunemag.com/how-tn-murasoli-twists-data-to-buttress-dmk-govts-fiscal-mismanagement/): The claim that Tamil Nadu’s debt cannot be compared to Uttar Pradesh’s has emerged as the latest talking point in The News Minute’s Let Me Explain series. The episode asserts that those citing Tamil Nadu’s higher total debt are “misleading” the public and that, once “context” is applied, the State emerges not just fiscally sound but unfairly targeted by number-twisting critics. A closer look at data however, reveals TNM’s propaganda style – selective framing, casual handling of numbers, and a typical leftist strategy – pre-empting legitimate scrutiny by declaring it “meaningless”. Manufacturing a Victim Narrative From the opening minute, the […]
- [5 Years Of Dravidian Model: How DMK Broke Every Major Promise To Tamil Nadu’s Workforce](https://thecommunemag.com/5-years-of-dravidian-model-how-dmk-broke-every-major-promise-to-tamil-nadus-workforce/): When the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) returned to power in May 2021 under Chief Minister MK Stalin, it did so on the back of sweeping promises to government employees, contract workers, and frontline service providers. From restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to regularising contract labour and improving healthcare worker pay, the DMK manifesto was framed as a social-justice corrective to what it described as the “anti-worker” policies of the AIADMK. Five years later, Tamil Nadu is witnessing one of the largest and most persistent cycles of labour unrest in its history. More than 30 lakh government employees and their […]
- [Dravida Pongal: Shoes On, Pongal Delivered By Catering Company](https://thecommunemag.com/dravida-pongal-shoes-on-pongal-delivered-by-catering-company/): A Pongal celebration held at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat under the leadership of MK Stalin has triggered shock and disquiet among Secretariat employees, after it emerged that Pongal was not cooked on-site, but instead sourced from a private catering firm and ceremonially served from blackened clay pots. The government-organised Pongal event was held at the Secretariat campus in Chennai, where decorative pandals were erected at the Parade Ground. Four traditional Pongal pots were placed on stage, and firewood was lit in advance to give the appearance of ritual preparation. However, according to employees present at the venue, pre-cooked sakkarai pongal […]
- [Garbage Dumping To Stop, ₹10,000 Fine Announced: BJP TN Pauses Kedilam Protest](https://thecommunemag.com/garbage-dumping-to-stop-%e2%82%b910000-fine-announced-bjp-tn-pauses-kedilam-protest/): Ashvathaman, State Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu, announced that the proposed “Save Kedilam” protest that was scheduled for 9 January 2026 had been temporarily postponed following assurances given by the Panruti municipal administration on stopping garbage dumping into the Kedilam River. Addressing the media, Ashvathaman said BJP workers had planned a major agitation to highlight the issue of waste being dumped into the Kedilam river. The protest involved collecting garbage from the riverbed and depositing it at the Panruti Municipality office. However, over the past two days, municipal authorities had begun clearing the waste using JCB […]
- ["Intentions Misunderstood, Never Wished To Cause Pain": AR Rahman Clarifies 'Communal Bias' Remarks After Backlash](https://thecommunemag.com/intentions-misunderstood-ar-rahman-clarifies-communal-bias-remarks-in-bbc-interview-after-backlash/): AR Rahman has released a video statement addressing the controversy surrounding his recent comments on alleged communal biases in the Hindi film industry. In the statement, Rahman emphasized that India remains his “inspiration, teacher, and home,” while expressing regret over any unintended pain caused by his words. The uproar began after Rahman’s interview with BBC Asian Network, published earlier this week, where he discussed a perceived decline in Bollywood opportunities over the past eight years. Reflecting on his career, Rahman noted, “The past eight years, maybe, because a power shift has happened, and people who are not creative have the […]
- [Former Indian Army Officer Busts Sudha Kongara's Lies In Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi](https://thecommunemag.com/former-indian-army-officer-of-madras-regiment-calls-out-sudha-kongaras-lies-in-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi/): Sudha Kongara’s cinematic falsehoods have now been publicly dismantled by a man who was actually on the ground during the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation. The director’s claim in Parasakthi that nearly 200 civilians were gunned down by the Army in Pollachi has been exposed as a fabrication, with first-hand testimony contradicting the film’s sensationalist narrative. In an interview to The Hindu, M.G. Devasahayam—who was serving in the Madras Regiment during the period—rejected the film’s portrayal as outright untrue. He underscored a crucial detail conveniently erased by Dravidian propaganda: the Madras Regiment was composed overwhelmingly of South Indians, largely Tamils, not a […]
- [AR Rahman Has Won 7 National Awards, 3 Were Under Modi Govt Which He Hints As 'Communal'](https://thecommunemag.com/ar-rahman-has-won-7-national-awards-3-were-under-modi-govt-which-he-hints-as-communal/): Amid his recent remarks suggesting that he has received less work in Hindi cinema alluding to a “communal environment” under the BJP-led government at the Centre, a look at A R Rahman’s own record of national recognition presents a striking contrast. AR Rahman has won seven National Film Awards during his career. Of these, five were conferred during periods when the BJP-led NDA was in power at the Centre. Notably, none of his National Awards were awarded during the decade when the Congress-led UPA government, supported by the DMK, governed India. AR Rahman has won 7 National awards. 5 of […]
- [Tracking Anti-Hindu Crimes In Muhammad Yunus's Bangladesh: A Timeline Of Events From December 2025 To January 2026](https://thecommunemag.com/tracking-anti-hindu-crimes-in-muhammad-yunuss-bangladesh-a-timeline-of-events-from-december-2025-to-january-2026/): Between 1 December 2025 and 14 January 2026, Bangladesh witnessed a spate of serious crimes targeting members of the Hindu minority, including killings, mob lynchings, sexual violence, arson, vandalism, and arrests linked to alleged blasphemy. Based on police reports and contemporaneous media coverage, the following is a chronological, factual account of 18 major incidents during this period. The cases span multiple districts and reflect a pattern of targeted violence, intimidation, and communal hostility, with investigations and judicial proceedings at various stages. #1 Hindu Auto-Rickshaw Driver Samir Das Killed in Feni – 11 January 2026   On 11 January 2026, 28-year-old Samir […]
- [How Uddhav Thackeray Dismantled Balasaheb’s Legacy And Turned His Party Into An Anti-Hindu Dungeon](https://thecommunemag.com/how-uddhav-thackeray-dismantled-balasahebs-legacy-and-turned-his-party-into-an-anti-hindu-dungeon/): Uddhav Thackeray, the prodigious son of Hindu Hriday Samrat Bal Thackeray, has been making derogatory statements, using ‘gaumutra’ jibes against Hindus and taking the party his father so painstakingly created to newer lows by the day. Between 2020 and 2026, multiple statements and actions by former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and leaders of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) have sparked controversy and reek of hostility toward Hindu beliefs, practices, and symbols. In this report, we look at 11 such instances involving Uddhav Thackeray and leaders of the UBT-SS. #1 Makes Gaumutra Jibe Against BJP Workers – 11 […]
- [From Missiles To Madrassas: How China Is Expanding Its Footprint In Bangladesh](https://thecommunemag.com/from-missiles-to-madrassas-how-china-is-expanding-its-footpring-in-bangladesh/): Between October 2024 and January 2026, Bangladesh witnessed a rapid deepening of engagement with China across political, economic, cultural, and military domains. Following the change of power in Dhaka, a series of high-level meetings, defence procurements, infrastructure projects, cultural initiatives, and political interactions signalled a marked expansion of the China–Bangladesh relationship. In this report, we take a look at 19 significant incidents that collectively illustrate the breadth and pace of this evolving nexus, based on official statements and media reports. #1 Chinese Ambassador Meets Jamaat-e-Islami Chief – 12 January 2026   On 12 January 2026, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen paid a […]
- [Petition Submitted To Tamil Nadu Governor Seeking Cancellation Of Loyola College’s Minority Status For Academic Fraud](https://thecommunemag.com/petition-submitted-to-tamil-nadu-governor-seeking-cancellation-of-loyola-colleges-minority-status-for-academic-fraud/): NGO watchdog, the Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) has written to Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, seeking the cancellation of Loyola College’s minority institution status, alleging large-scale irregularities in the conduct of its postgraduate philosophy programme in violation of university norms. Loyola College, a century-old institution functioning under the University of Madras, offered postgraduate courses in philosophy. Investigations revealed that the MA Philosophy programme was conducted not within the college campus, but at “Sathya Nilayam”, a Jesuit priests’ training centre in Adyar, in violation of university regulations. Following these complaints, the LRPF approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the […]
- [Annamalai Effect: BJP Candidate For Whom Annamalai Canvassed Wins With A Thumping Majority In BMC Elections](https://thecommunemag.com/annamalai-effect-bjp-candidate-for-whom-annamalai-canvassed-wins-with-a-thumping-majority-in-bmc-elections/): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Tajinder Singh Tiwana secured a resounding victory in Ward 47, Malad West, with a massive margin of 13,858 votes. During the campaign for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, BJP leader K. Annamalai actively campaigned in several areas including those with Tamil population. He had described Mumbai as an “international city” while campaigning. The remark sparked criticism from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who reportedly mocked Annamalai with a “rasmalai” jibe. Tiwana, who serves as the President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha’s Mumbai unit, emerged victorious. As a counter to Rasmalai jibe, the BJP has […]
- [DMK Govt Gave ₹3,000 As Pongal Gift, Got ₹518 Crore Through TASMAC Sales Around The Same Time, BJP TN Head Nainar Nagenthran Slams](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-govt-gave-%e2%82%b93000-as-pongal-gift-got-%e2%82%b9518-crore-through-tasmac-sales-around-the-same-time/): In the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections later this year, the ruling DMK government under Chief Minister M.K. Stalin distributed a ₹3,000 cash Pongal gift to over 2.22 crore rice ration card holders, along with traditional hampers including rice, sugar, sugarcane, dhotis, and sarees. The scheme, announced in early January and rolled out through fair price shops, cost the exchequer approximately ₹6,900 crore for the cash component alone, with additional expenses for the hampers pushing the total welfare outlay higher. However, coinciding with the festive celebrations, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) outlets reported massive liquor sales. Official […]
- [Church Priests Being Trained To Campaign For DMK, Alleges AIADMK](https://thecommunemag.com/church-priests-being-trained-to-campaign-for-dmk-alleges-aiadmk/): The AIADMK’s Information Technology Wing State President Kovai Sathyan has alleged that priests were given training to campaign in favour of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Speaking to the media, Sathyan stated that the Tamil Nadu Minorities Commission had been influenced to take positions favourable to the DMK. He alleged that the Commission’s Chairman Joe Arun was a member of the Loyola College governing body and a close associate of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, resulting in institutional bias. According to Sathyan, priests from various churches were invited to Chennai a few months ago and provided with a two-day training programme. […]
- [Free Bus For Men Too, ₹2,000/Month For Eligible Women: EPS Announces AIADMK'S Key Promises For 2026 TN Elections](https://thecommunemag.com/free-bus-for-men-too-%e2%82%b92000-month-for-eligible-women-eps-announces-aiadmks-key-promises-for-2026-tn-elections/): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) today unveiled the party’s initial set of key election promises for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections Speaking at a public event and through party channels, EPS announced a series of welfare-oriented schemes aimed at women, rural households, and the general public, drawing inspiration from popular initiatives while expanding on them. These represent the first phase of commitments ahead of the full manifesto, which is being finalized following statewide consultations by the party’s manifesto committee.The key promises released today include: Kulavilakku Thittam […]
- [Destroys Chhaava, Mints Money, Then Calls It ‘Divisive’: An Out-Of-Tune AR Rahman Using Religion To Score](https://thecommunemag.com/destroys-chhaava-mints-money-then-calls-it-divisive-an-out-of-tune-ar-rahman-using-religion-to-score/): AR Rahman, the ‘celebrated music composer’, an Oscar winner, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons for the past couple of years. The disastrous Marakkuma Nenjam concert, the rumours of divorce with his wife, playing second fiddle to the Dravidianist regime in Tamil Nadu – these are the news that Rahman was associated with in the recent past. Unable to command attention through music anymore, he has now resurfaced via a long-winded interview with BBC Asian Network, to peddle Muslim victimhood in India narrative. Across nearly 90 minutes, Rahman abandons introspection in favour of insinuation, repeatedly hinting […]
- [Bulls Wait, Politics Takes Centre Stage: Udhayanidhi Stalin's Late Arrival Delays Palamedu Jallikattu](https://thecommunemag.com/bulls-wait-politics-takes-centre-stage-udhayanidhi-stalins-late-arrival-delays-palamedu-jallikattu/): The annual Palamedu Jallikattu witnessed strong resentment from bull owners and participants on Friday, 16 January 2026, after the event was delayed by nearly three hours, allegedly to accommodate the arrival of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Though Palamedu Jallikattu traditionally begins between 6 AM and 7 AM, bulls were released only around 10.30 AM, triggering widespread criticism from participants who had arrived at the venue in the early hours of the morning with their animals. The competition was officially inaugurated at 9.30 am by the Deputy Chief Minister, who flagged off the event. “Jallikattu Was Delayed Because […]
- [UGC Notifies ‘Promotion Of Equity’ Rules, But Here's Why They Are Dystopian](https://thecommunemag.com/ugc-notifies-promotion-of-equity-rules-but-heres-why-they-are-dystopian/): The University Grants Commission has notified the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, triggering sharp criticism that the framework risks chilling campus life and undermining institutional autonomy. The regulations, published in the Gazette of India on 13 January 2026, are binding on all universities and colleges across the country and replace the 2012 anti-discrimination regulations. They were issued following directions from the Supreme Court to update the regulatory framework in the aftermath of cases such as Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi. While the stated objective is to prevent caste and other forms of discrimination in higher […]
- ['Tamilaga' Vettri Kazhagam Head Joseph Vijay Celebrated Christmas But Not Pongal, Is His Religion Stopping Him?](https://thecommunemag.com/tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-head-joseph-vijay-celebrated-christmas-but-not-pongal-is-his-religion-stopping-him/): On 22 December 2025, actor-turned-politician Vijay hosted the “Samathuva Christmas” (Equality Christmas) for his followers and party cadre – a highly publicised event just before the Christmas festival. He was seen sharing the stage with Christian religious heads, preachers, pastors, and celebrating the festival with children and adults alike. TVK chief Vijay hosts grand Christmas event in Mahabalipuram News18’s @nimumurali with details @harishupadhya | #SimplySouth #Christmas #Christmas2025 pic.twitter.com/IYjjH7vAlz — News18 (@CNNnews18) December 22, 2025 Less than a month later, it is time for Pongal festival, but apart from wishing his followers for the festival and spreading the Christian missionary and […]
- [Sabarimala Hundi Looted From Within: Two Temple Staff Caught Smuggling Cash Hidden In Mouths](https://thecommunemag.com/sabarimala-hundi-looted-from-within-two-temple-staff-caught-smuggling-cash-hidden-in-mouths/): Just as the news of the gold theft in Sabarimala dies down, the temple is back in the news. This time, after a Devaswom Vigilance team arrested two temporary employees of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple in connection with an alleged theft from the temple hundi, raising serious concerns over internal security and monitoring at one of Kerala’s most sacred shrines. The accused have been identified as Sunil G Nair (51) and Gopakumar MG (51), both natives of Alappuzha district. They were taken into custody on Wednesday and later remanded to judicial custody. The theft came to light during a […]
- [Make-up Artist & Distortionist Ruchika Sharma Claims Mariamma = Christian Mary, Repeats Missionary-Era Lie On A National Stage](https://thecommunemag.com/make-up-artist-distortionist-ruchika-sharma-claims-mariamma-christian-mary-repeats-missionary-era-lie-on-a-national-stage/): Self-described “historian” Ruchika Sharma, who is often seen applying makeup on her YouTube videos while ‘explaining history’, has triggered sharp criticism during her appearance at The Debate 2026, organised by the Calcutta Debating Circle, after making sweeping and historically untenable claims about Hindu traditions while arguing for the motion “Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva.” The event featured speakers opposing the motion, including Swapan Dasgupta, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Agnimitra Paul, and J Sai Deepak, while Sharma spoke in support of the motion alongside Mahua Moitra, Mani Shankar Aiyar, and Ashutosh. The discussion was moderated by Prasenjit K Basu and Mridula Mukherjee. During […]
- [‘So What?’: DMK MP A Raja’s Answer To Stalin Govt's Unfulfilled Promises](https://thecommunemag.com/so-what-if-we-couldnt-do-it-earlier-dmk-mp-a-rajas-answer-to-dmks-broken-promises/): At an interactive meeting with youth in Tamil Nadu, DMK Member of Parliament A Raja was confronted with pointed questions over what participants described as the party’s “selective social justice” approach in handling protests by different sections of society. During the interaction, a young man narrated what he described as an “imaginary story” to question the DMK government’s contrasting responses to protests by government employees and sanitation workers. Drawing a parallel with a landlord hosting a feast ahead of an election, he said that while government employees who protested were swiftly appeased with the restoration of the old pension scheme […]
- [DMK Family-Owned Sun TV Network Moves Madras High Court To Ease Restrictions On Using Ilaiyaraaja’s Name, Voice, And Image](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-family-owned-sun-tv-network-moves-madras-high-court-to-ease-restrictions-on-using-ilaiyaraajas-name-voice-and-image/): Sun TV Network Limited has moved the Madras High Court seeking modification of an interim injunction obtained by veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja in a John Doe suit filed to protect his personality rights. The matter came up before Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, who granted time until 21 January 2026 for the composer’s counsel, A. Saravanan, to obtain instructions on the modification applications filed by Sun TV Network and Chennai-based music label Music Masters Audio Video LLP. The court also extended, until the next date of hearing, the interim injunction earlier granted on 21 November 2025, by Justice N. Senthilkumar. That order restrains […]
- ["Same Community, Same Colony, They Themselves Could've Done It": DMK MP A Raja On Vengaivayal Feces In Water Tank Incident](https://thecommunemag.com/theres-another-theory-they-themselves-couldve-done-dmk-mp-a-raja-on-vengaivayal-feces-in-water-tank-incident/): At a public interaction, DMK Member of Parliament A Raja faced pointed questions from the audience over Chief Minister MK Stalin’s failure to visit Vengaivayal, the Tamil Nadu village where a Dalit settlement’s drinking water tank was contaminated with human waste. A member of the audience asked Raja, “We ask the social justice question of why PM Modi did not visit Manipur. But our CM Stalin did not visit Vengaivayal, this is social injustice.” Raja responded by questioning the comparison, asking, “Do you think the severity of Vengaivayal and Manipur issues are same?” The audience member replied, “Everything is injustice.” When people began clapping in support […]
- [Part-Time Special Teachers Protesting For Job Permanency Reportedly Arrested By DMK Govt On Pongal Day, PMK Leader Anbumani Condemns](https://thecommunemag.com/part-time-special-teachers-protesting-for-job-permanency-reportedly-arrested-by-dmk-govt-on-pongal-day-pmk-leade-anbumani-condemns/): Anbumani Ramadoss has condemned the arrest and detention of part-time special teachers, who have been staging a protest in Chennai for the past week, on Pongal day, demanding permanent employment and other long-pending benefits. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Anbumani said police action against the teachers, who were protesting near the Directorate of School Education, was “reprehensible,” especially as they were detained in separate locations despite raising what he described as legitimate demands. Around 12,000 part-time special teachers have been protesting in Chennai since 8 January 2026, seeking regularisation of service and improved pay conditions. He pointed out that […]
- ["As A State, You Should Promote Educational Institutions, Consider Their Options Sympathetically", Supreme Court Tells TN Govt, Stays SASTRA Eviction](https://thecommunemag.com/as-a-state-you-should-promote-educational-institutions-consider-their-options-sympathetically-supreme-court-tells-tn-govt-stays-sastra-eviction/): The Supreme Court on Thursday, 15 January 2026, stayed an order of the Madras High Court that had permitted the eviction of Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) from government land in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, observing that due consideration must be given to the fact that the land in question is being used for the cause of education. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vijay Bishnoi was hearing SASTRA’s challenge to the Madras High Court judgment which had dismissed the university’s plea against a government order rejecting its offer of alternate land for […]
- [Zanskar Buddhist Association Flags Love Jihad, Seeks Anti-Conversion Law After Buddhist Woman Goes Missing](https://thecommunemag.com/zanskar-buddhist-association-flags-love-jihad-seeks-anti-conversion-law-after-buddhist-woman-goes-missing/): The Zanskar Buddhist Association (ZBA) has written to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Zanskar, raising serious concerns over what it described as a growing pattern of forced religious conversions through marriage in the Union Territory of Ladakh and seeking the enactment of a stringent anti-conversion law to preserve communal harmony. In its letter dated 15 January 2026, the Zanskar Buddhist Association stated that it was alarmed by repeated incidents involving Buddhist girls allegedly being abducted, lured, or coerced into marriage, followed by religious conversion. The association argued that such incidents, if left unaddressed, could disrupt the fragile social balance in […]
- [‘Mini Bangladesh’ Busted In Bengaluru: Fake IDs, Welfare Abuse Expose Scale Of Illegal Immigration](https://thecommunemag.com/mini-bangladesh-busted-in-bengaluru-fake-ids-welfare-abuse-expose-scale-of-illegal-immigration/): A series of crackdowns by local Hindu groups as well as authorities across Bengaluru has brought into sharp focus the scale, organisation, and systemic facilitation of illegal Bangladeshi immigration into the city, exposing failures in identity verification, welfare delivery, and local governance. ‘Mini Bangladesh’ in Anekal Flattened The most striking case emerged from Gaurenahalli in Anekal, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, where authorities uncovered an illegal settlement of over 600 Bangladeshi immigrants who had been living for nearly two years in what locals described as a “mini Bangladesh”. Following a media expose, officials launched a large-scale demolition drive, deploying three […]
- [Dargah Flag Removed From Kallathi Tree Belonging To Thirupparankundram Temple, Dargah Files Complaint Over Removal](https://thecommunemag.com/dargah-flag-removed-from-kallathi-tree-belonging-to-thirupparankundram-temple-dargah-files-complaint-over-removal/): The crescent flag hoisted by the Sikandar Badusha Dargah as part of its Sandhanakoodu Flag Hoisting festival was removed by government authorities, citing encroachment on temple land. According to official sources, the crescent flag was hoisted on 21 December 2025 on a Kallathi tree located near the dargah on Thirupparankundram Hill. The issue escalated after complaints were raised alleging that the tree in question stands on land belonging to the temple. The matter reached the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court last week, where the court sought an explanation regarding the flag hoisting and directed the authorities to take […]
- [Distorted Diarrhea Disguised As Cinema: After Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi's Disaster, Sudha Kongara Doubles Down On Historical Falsehoods In Sun News Interview](https://thecommunemag.com/distorted-diarrhea-disguised-as-cinema-after-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthis-disaster-sudha-kongara-doubles-down-on-historical-falsehoods-in-sun-news-interview/): On 10 January 2026, pro-DMK propaganda film Parasakthi, directed by DMK stooge Sudha Kongara was released. If one assumed that the film is a story based on true events, you are wrong. The film is a work of fiction for most part and scanty with the truth. Kongara seems to have internalised the fiction part of it and is seen spreading the same distortions at interviews, public speeches and what not. In line with this, she was interviewed by DMK mouthpiece Sun News and in this 40-minute interview too, she spews distorted history, speaks the same separatist language as the […]
- [The 2003 Marad ‘Riots’: Kerala’s Silenced Massacre Of Hindus By Jihadis](https://thecommunemag.com/the-2003-marad-riots-keralas-silenced-massacre-of-hindus-by-jihadis/): The Kerala Muslim Jamaath has formally demanded the bifurcation of Ernakulam district, citing demographic changes and evolving social conditions in the region. Responding to political remarks on the 2003 Marad ‘riots’, Sayyid Ibrahimul Khaleel Al Bukhari said there was no purpose in revisiting the incident and that it should not be discussed again as it would reopen old wounds. So, what happened in 2003? A Beach Of Bodies The night of 2 May 2003, the usually tranquil Marad beach in Kozhikode, Kerala, transformed into a killing ground; it witnessed one of the most brutal and least-discussed communal massacres in post-Independence […]
- [Reel Life: "Delhi Than India Va?"; Real Life: Parasakthi Film Crew Celebrate Pongal With PM Modi In Delhi](https://thecommunemag.com/reel-life-delhi-than-india-va-real-life-parasakthi-film-crew-celebrate-pongal-with-pm-modi-in-delhi/): There is a scene in the utter flop film Parasakthi where a police officer tells protesting students “If you have a problem with government, go to Delhi and protest.” to which Atharvaa yells back “Delhi than India va?” (Is only Delhi part of India?). Now, back to the real world. After its disastrous outing, the Parasakthi team chose to celebrate Pongal festival in Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sivakarthikeyan, actor Ravi Mohan, and National Award–winning composer GV Prakash were part of the delegation that paid a courtesy visit ahead of the festivities. GV Prakash later shared photos from the […]
- [TVK Head Joseph Vijay Goes The DMK Way, Follows Missionaries Agenda Of Christianizing Tamil New Year And Pongal Festival](https://thecommunemag.com/tvk-head-joseph-vijay-goes-the-dmk-way-follows-missionaries-agenda-of-christianizing-tamil-new-year-and-pongal-festival/): Part-time politician and actor Joseph Vijay, who heads Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has proved to be a filtered Dravidian Stock peddling missionary agenda by wishing for Tamil New Year on Pongal day. “On this Thai Pongal festival, the Tamil harvest celebration, may the lives of Tamil kin across the world be filled with love and peace, and may their well-being and prosperity abound. Heartfelt Pongal and Tamil New Year greetings to one and all!“, Vijay wrote in his official party social media page. He did the same on Pongal day of 2024 as well. பொங்கல் திருநாள்! உலகமே போற்றி வணங்கும் உழவர் […]
- [Bharathapuzha Riverbank Construction Halted By CPI(M)-Led Kerala Govt Ahead Of Maha Magha Festival](https://thecommunemag.com/bharathapuzha-riverbank-construction-halted-by-cpim-led-kerala-govt-ahead-of-maha-magha-festival/): A stop memo issued by revenue authorities, of the CPI(M) led Pinarayi Vijayan government, halting riverbank construction linked to Kerala’s proposed Kumbh Mela-style ‘Maha Magha’ festival has triggered a sharp confrontation between organisers, the state administration, and political actors, with allegations of religious interference countered by claims of environmental violations by the authorities. The order pertains to construction activity on the banks of the Bharathapuzha at Thirunavaya, where preparations are underway for the Maha Magha festival scheduled to be held from 18 January to 3 February 2026, near the historic Nava Mukunda Temple. Festival Projected as ‘Kerala’s Kumbh Mela’ The […]
- ["North Indians Tell Women To Stay In Kitchen And Give Birth To Children": DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran Says](https://thecommunemag.com/north-indians-tell-women-to-stay-in-kitchen-and-give-birth-to-children-dmk-mp-dayanidhi-maran-says/): DMK MP has once again stirred controversy by letting his tongue loose, this time again on North Indians. Maran, a four-time Member of Parliament representing the Chennai Central constituency, made the comments while addressing students at the Quaid-e-Millath Government College for Women. According to media reports, Maran said that while women in Tamil Nadu are encouraged to pursue education and careers, women in North India are told to remain confined to domestic roles. During his address, he stated, “This is a Dravidian Model government. Periyar was the one who formulated these Dravidian Model ideas. As early as the 1920s he […]
- [When Karunanidhi Govt Shot Down Farmers Who Were Protesting Against Power Tariff Hike](https://thecommunemag.com/when-karunanidhi-govt-shot-down-farmers-who-protested-against-2-paisa-power-tariff-hike/): The Congress has called for a ban on the pro-DMK propaganda film Parasakthi for distorting history, defaming Indira Gandhi, and more importantly spotlighting DMK leader Karunanidhi as a hero. A few days ago, Congress leader Trichy Velusamy, in an interview with a YouTube channel, questioned why no one spoke about the farmers agitation that took place in a village near Tiruppur. In the interview he said, “You are still thinking that they are protecting Tamils in that film. After he came to power, after Karunanidhi became Chief Minister, within just two or three years, do you know that there was […]
- ["Director Is A Fool": Congress Leader Trichy Velusamy Slams Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi, Says Kanimozhi Studied Hindi](https://thecommunemag.com/director-is-a-fool-congress-leader-trichy-velusamy-slams-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi-says-kanimozhi-studied-hindi/): “Director Is A Fool”: Congress Leader Trichy Velusamy Slams Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi, Says Kanimozhi Studied Hindi, Recalls How Karunanidhi Govt Shot Down Protesting Farmers The film Parasakthi, by DMK stooge Sudha Kongara, which glorifies the arson during anti-Hindi agitation has been rubbished and trashed by Tamil audience at the box office. The film has also widened the rift between alliance partners DMK and the Congress. The Congress party units in the state have vehemently opposed the characterisation of Indira Gandhi, use of specific vocabulary for Congress leaders and also for distorting history. In this regard, Congress leader Trichy […]
- [Demography Changed, Split Ernakulam, Kerala Muslim Jamaath Demands](https://thecommunemag.com/demography-changed-split-ernakulam-kerala-muslim-jamaath-demands/): The Kerala Muslim Jamaath has formally demanded the bifurcation of Ernakulam district, citing demographic changes and evolving social conditions in the region. Addressing a press conference, the organisation stated that a new district should be carved out with Muvattupuzha as its headquarters, asserting that such a move was essential to ensure balanced development. The Jamaath said the demand emerged from public feedback gathered during its state-wide yatra and would be submitted to the Kerala government. The organisation further noted that similar demands for bifurcation were relevant in Malappuram district as well, indicating that the issue extended beyond Ernakulam alone. Additional […]
- [Recycled Sources, Recycled Claims: How Reuters Journo Saad Sayeed Built ‘Exclusives’ To Peddle Dubious Narrative On Pakistan Arms Deals](https://thecommunemag.com/recycled-sources-recycled-claims-how-reuters-journo-saad-sayeed-built-exclusives-on-pakistan-arms-deals/): A rapid series of defence-related “exclusive” reports published by Reuters ‘journalist’ Saad Sayeed in the December 2025 and January 2026 has triggered scrutiny over narrative construction and the repeated amplification of unverified claims originating from Pakistani officials and military-linked sources. Within a span of six days, Reuters published multiple reports projecting Pakistan as an emerging global arms exporter engaged in multi-billion-dollar negotiations across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The reports were primarily authored by Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed, whose bylines suddenly reappeared in quick succession after nearly a year of absence from Reuters’ Pakistan-focused reporting. When OpIndia reported […]
- [DMK Youth Wing Functionary And Accomplice Aamer Suhail Arrested For Attempting To Sell Firearms Via Instagram](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-youth-wing-functionary-accomplice-arrested-for-attempting-to-sell-firearms-via-instagram-in-tirunelveli/): Tamil Nadu police have arrested two persons, including a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Youth Wing functionary and his accomplice Aamer Suhail, for allegedly attempting to sell an illegal firearm through social media in Tirunelveli. According to police, the arrests were made following a tip-off that an unlawful firearm transaction was being planned in the Melapalayam area. Acting on the information, the police conducted a special operation in the locality and apprehended Ameer, a resident of the area, along with Rathina Bala, who is said to be associated with the DMK Youth Wing. An illegally possessed firearm was seized from the accused. […]
- [EVRism Goes For A Toss As 'Rationalist' DMK Followers Parade Elephant At Kerala Temple Festival To Prolong Stalin's Life](https://thecommunemag.com/evrism-goes-for-a-toss-as-rationalist-dmk-followers-parade-elephant-at-kerala-temple-festival-to-prolong-stalins-life/): Kollam witnessed an unusual political-religious irony after the name of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin appeared on the official offering list of the Pazhayidom Narasimhaswami Temple at Anayadi, ahead of its annual Gajamela (elephant fair). According to temple records released for the 20 January 2026 festival, an elephant parade offering has been booked in Stalin’s name – an irony of ironies given his public rejection (as well as that of the party) of religious rituals and his party’s ‘rationalist ideology’ rooted in the Dravidian movement. The offering, however, was not initiated by Stalin or the DMK. […]
- [No Muslim Names In FIR: Hindu Munnani Flags Selective Action After Dargah's Crescent Flag Hoisted On Thirupparankundram Sacred Kallathi Tree](https://thecommunemag.com/no-muslim-names-in-fir-hindu-munnani-flags-selective-action-after-crescent-flag-hoisted-on-thirupparankundram-sacred-kallathi-tree-case/): Hindu Munnani has raised sharp questions over the Tamil Nadu police’s handling of the incident involving the hoisting of a crescent flag on the kallathi tree, the sacred thalavirutcham belonging to the Thirupparankundram Temple. In a statement, the organisation alleged selective action by the authorities, pointing out that no Muslim names have been mentioned in the FIR registered in connection with the incident. Hindu Munnani questioned how this was possible when police reportedly insist that visitors must produce Aadhaar identification to climb the hill. “If Aadhaar verification is mandatory, the identities of those who hoisted the crescent flag should be […]
- [Chennai–Bengaluru Expressway: 25 Km Of DMK Rule Holds 262 Km Of National Highway Construction Hostage](https://thecommunemag.com/chennai-bengaluru-expressway-25-km-of-dmk-rule-holds-262-km-of-national-highway-construction-hostage/): Work on the four-lane, access-controlled Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway in Tamil Nadu is nearing completion, except for a single stalled stretch between Arakkonam and Kancheepuram, which has now emerged as the sole bottleneck delaying commissioning of the entire corridor. According to officials from the National Highways Authority of India, all sections except the Arakkonam–Kancheepuram package are expected to be ready by June or July 2026. Progress Across Tamil Nadu Sections The 105.75-km Tamil Nadu portion of the expressway is divided into four packages: Gudipala–Walajahpet (24 km): 23.85 km completed Walajahpet–Arakkonam (24.5 km): 20.35 km completed Only pending work: a rail overbridge A […]
- [Labs & Factories Tamed Christianity, Digital Tech Will Tame Islam](https://thecommunemag.com/labs-factories-tamed-christianity-digital-tech-will-tame-islam/): Religious violence is rarely a failure of faith; it is the desperate survival mechanism of a fading monopoly. For centuries, we have been told that intolerance and blasphemy regimes are the result of “radical” theology. History suggests a colder, more structural truth: Religious violence emerges when faith is fused with state power, and it ends only when that fusion is shattered by technology. Christianity did not become “peaceful” because it rediscovered its scriptures. It was stripped of its teeth by the Industrial Revolution. The printing press put an end to papacy. Today, Islam is entering its own “stress test”, driven […]
- [DMK Ally Karunas Mocks Brahmin Priests](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-ally-karunas-mocks-brahmin-priests/): DMK ally, comedian turned politician Karunas has stirred controversy with a speech he made recently at an MDMK stage in Madurai. The MDMK chief is on a padayatra across the state reportedly to create awareness against drug use and alcohol. Karunas is the head of a caste-based party named Mukkulathor Pulipadai Katchi which in 2024 allied with the DMK in the I.N.D.I bloc for the parliamentary elections. Karunas initially started off his speech highlighting MDMK chief Vaiko’s long political career and his role in sustained protest politics in Tamil Nadu. Karunas placed Vaiko within a broader historical tradition of political […]
- [DMK Scion Udhayanidhi Stalin Shakes Hands With Misogynist Dravidianist YouTuber Mukthar Ahmed Who Insulted Congress Leader Kamaraj](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-scion-udhayanidhi-stalin-shakes-hands-with-dravidianist-youtuber-mukthar-ahmed-who-insulted-congress-leader-kamaraj-as-a-caste-leader/): Back in December 2025, YouTuber Mukthar Ahmed, said to be close to the Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu, DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin, had made a series of incendiary remarks targeting former Chief Minister K Kamaraj, widely revered as the “Kalvi Thanthai” (Father of Education). Mukhtar’s statements, branding Kamaraj as a “caste leader,” alleging corruption in dam construction, and claiming he worked only for his own community, sparked massive backlash across districts, particularly in southern Tamil Nadu and the Cauvery delta belt. In a video posted in December 2025, in an interaction with field coordinator of Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement, S […]
- [Congress Scion Rahul Gandhi Makes 'Anti-Privatisation' Sermon From Pvt School, BJP Leader Annamalai Calls It A 'Self-Goal'](https://thecommunemag.com/congress-scion-rahul-gandhi-makes-anti-privatisation-sermon-from-pvt-school-bjp-leader-annamalai-calls-it-a-self-goal/): Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday delivered yet another dose of lofty rhetoric – this time from the stage of a private English medium school in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas English High School in Gudalur, Rahul Gandhi declared that his political fight was to “develop an India where people are kind to each other,” before launching into a lecture on education policy. Anti-Privatisation Sermon – From A Private School During an interaction with students, a Class 9 student asked Gandhi what steps he would […]
- [Parasakthi Disaster: Sudha Kongara's Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film Collapsed In Just Three Days At The Box Office](https://thecommunemag.com/parasakthi-a-dmk-propaganda-film-that-collapsed-in-just-three-days-at-tn-box-office/): The box office story of Parasakthi has unravelled with stunning speed. What was aggressively projected as a prestige Pongal release has now turned into one of the fastest collapses ever witnessed for a big-ticket Tamil film during the festive week. After a fan-driven opening weekend on 10 January 2026, the film suffered a brutal reality check on its very first Monday, exposing the complete absence of audience “hold” and confirming that neutral viewers had decisively rejected the film. From Double Digits To Disaster In 72 Hours On Monday, 12 January 2026, Parasakthi managed to earn only ₹3 crore, a catastrophic […]
- [DMK Stooge Sudha Kongara Blames Vijay Fans For The Utter Flop Of Her Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-stooge-sudha-kongara-blames-vijay-fans-for-the-utter-flop-of-her-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film/): Director Sudha Kongara, whose latest film Parasakthi has failed to impress audiences or sustain box-office momentum, has now chosen a familiar escape route – blaming “anonymous social media handles” and, more pointedly, fans of actor Vijay for the film’s poor reception. Instead of introspection on why a heavily marketed, politically loaded period drama failed to resonate beyond a narrow ideological base, Kongara has alleged a “targeted attack” and “slander” campaign, positioning herself as a victim rather than addressing the film’s creative and ideological bankruptcy. From Flop Film To Manufactured Victimhood In an interview to The Hollywood Reporter India, Kongara lamented […]
- [TNM Which Got 'Undisclosed Amount' From Money Laundering Accused, Has The Audacity To Target Indian Business Owners](https://thecommunemag.com/tnm-which-got-undisclosed-amount-from-money-laundering-has-the-audacity-to-target-indian-business-owners/): The News Minute published a hit job article of Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu. based on US court proceedings that came out a year ago in January 2025. A few months ago, in October 2025, TNM went after Nikhil Kamath – co-founder of Zerodha. With the hitjob on Vembu, one can safely say that The News Minute is going after entrepreneurs, people who are generating employment and wealth and taking the country forward. The News Minute writes these pieces as if it is an ‘independent’ media doing truthful ‘journalism’. But did you know that The News Minute received an ‘undisclosed’ amount […]
- [‘A Completely Fake FIR’: BJP Leader SG Suryah Says DMK Goons Attacked BJP Workers At The Behest Of DMK Stooge Senthilvel, Police Framed Victims With Fabricated Case](https://thecommunemag.com/a-completely-fake-fir-bjp-leader-sg-suryah-says-dmk-goons-attacked-bjp-workers-police-framed-victims-with-fabricated-case/): BJP Tamil Nadu Youth Wing president SG Suryah on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, accused the ruling DMK and the Tamil Nadu Police of fabricating a criminal case against him and several BJP workers following an altercation outside a television debate venue in Chennai, stating that those who were attacked had been falsely turned into accused. Addressing the media, Suryah read out portions of an FIR filed by a woman, which forms the basis of the fake case registered against BJP members. The complaint alleged that she was attacked at the Daily Thanthi office complex on Poonamallee High Road when she […]
- [“We Will Fix Liability And Accountability On Those Who Saying We Are Feeding Dogs”: Supreme Court Signals Action Against Stray Dog Feeders](https://thecommunemag.com/we-will-fix-liability-and-accountability-on-those-who-saying-we-are-feeding-dogs-supreme-court-signals-action-against-stray-dog-feeders/): The Supreme Court on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, indicated that it may impose liability on both state authorities and dog feeders for injuries and deaths caused by stray dog attacks, remarking that those who wish to care for dogs should take them into their homes rather than allowing them to roam freely in public spaces. The observations were made by a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria while hearing a suo motu case on the stray dog menace. Justice Nath said that the Court was inclined to hold both the State and dog feeders […]
- [₹16 Crore Worth Of Expired Liquor Allegedly Sent To Be Sold At Coimbatore TASMAC Outlets Ahead Of Pongal](https://thecommunemag.com/%e2%82%b916-crore-worth-of-expired-liquor-allegedly-sent-to-be-sold-at-coimbatore-tasmac-outlets-ahead-of-pongal/): Reports have emerged from Coimbatore suggesting that expired and ageing liquor stock has been redistributed to TASMAC retail outlets in the region as demand rises ahead of the Pongal festival, triggering alarm among employees’ unions and raising questions over consumer safety. According to TASMAC trade union sources, the state-run liquor retailer has begun moving nearly 20,000 cases of old liquor that had been lying in warehouses for several years. The total value of the stock being dispatched since 6 January 2026 was estimated at ₹16 crore. Union representatives said around 15,000 cases were being supplied to 159 outlets in Coimbatore […]
- [After Udhayanidhi Stalin's Mixer Grinders, DMK Min KN Nehru Distributes ₹2,500 Pongal Kits Across Trichy West As Poll Season Nears](https://thecommunemag.com/after-udhayanidhi-stalins-mixer-grinders-dmk-min-kn-nehru-distributes-%e2%82%b92500-pongal-kits-across-trichy-west-as-poll-season-nears/): Pongal 2026 seems to be a bumper season for citizens of Tamil Nadu. With the Assembly elections just a few months away, DMK politicians are reportedly showering them with more gifts under the guise of Pongal. We just saw how mixer grinders were distributed in Tamil Nadu under the name of Udhayanidhi Stalin – the appliances carried his stickers. These freebies or rather ‘gifts’ are being distributed apart from the ₹3,000 Pongal Parisu which is given along with 1 kg rice, 1 kg sugar, one sugarcane for ration card holders across the state. In this series, it has been reported […]
- [Police File Case Against Women Protestors Demanding Release Of BJP Leader H Raja At Thirupparankundram](https://thecommunemag.com/police-file-case-against-women-protestors-demanding-release-of-bjp-leader-h-raja-at-thirupparankundram/): Police in Madurai have registered cases against several women protesters who had gathered at Thirupparankundram demanding the release of senior BJP leader H. Raja following his detention during the Kallathi tree protest. The women, who blocked a police vehicle and staged a sit-in outside the temple area, were booked under multiple sections even as tensions continued over the disputed flag on the sacred sthala vruksham of the Kasi Viswanathar temple. This came after the police registered cases against senior BJP leader H Raja, Madurai West district BJP president Sivalingam, and several party workers in connection with a protest at Thirupparankundram […]
- [Congress Cries Foul Over Jana Nayagan Not Getting Censor Certificate, Here's A List Of Books And Films Banned By Nehru-Gandhi Family](https://thecommunemag.com/congress-cries-foul-over-jana-nayagan-not-getting-censor-certificate-heres-a-list-of-books-and-films-banned-by-nehru-gandhi-family/): Congress MP Manickam Tagore cries foul over the delay in Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan getting a censor certificate. In a post on his X handle, he wrote, “When RSS propaganda films get zero traction, zero credibility & zero public interest, the Modi–Shah regime responds with control, not confidence. Now the film industry is in the crosshairs. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech & expression. But under I&B Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw this right is being systematically weakened through fear, not law. ED, CBI, IT — turned into frontal organs to silence dissent. Now even the Censor Board is being weaponised to control cinema […]
- ["Our Murugan Flags Were Removed Secretly But That Flag Still Flies, Remove It Now", Thirupparankundram Residents Demand Removal Of Flag Hoisted On Kallathi Tree](https://thecommunemag.com/our-murugan-flags-were-removed-secretly-but-that-flag-still-flies-remove-it-now-thirupparankundram-residents-demand-removal-of-flag-hoisted-on-kallathi-tree/): Tension prevailed in Thirupparankundram after residents gathered asking for the removal of the flag hoisted by Dargah authorities on the Kallathi tree, the sacred sthala vruksham of the Thirupparankundram Subramania Swamy temple. A video of the protest, which has since circulated widely on social media, shows visibly distressed women questioning why the flag remained in place even after the religious festival (Sandhanakoodu) connected to it had concluded. A protesting resident said, “Festival ended days ago. Why hasn’t that flag been removed? It must be taken down. Court ruled in our favor. Why allow it to fly over there now? We hoisted […]
- [Tamil Nadu Youth Congress Calls For Banning Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film 'Parasakthi' For Distorting History & Defaming Indira Gandhi](https://thecommunemag.com/tamil-nadu-youth-congress-calls-for-banning-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi-for-distorting-history-defaming-indira-gandhi/): The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress has called for a ban on the recently released Tamil film Parasakthi, alleging that it contains fabricated scenes, historical distortions and defamatory portrayals of Congress leaders, including former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Kamaraj. The demand was made through a formal statement issued by Arun Bhaskar, State Senior Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, which was shared on social media by Congress spokesperson M Kumaramangalam on Monday, 12 January 2026, evening. In the statement, Arun Bhaskar said, “Parasakthi is a film that must be strictly banned,” accusing […]
- [MNS Chief Makes 'Rasmalai' Jibe Against Annamalai, Invokes Anti-Tamil 'Hatao Lungi, Bajao Pungi' Slur, Will Stalin Condemn Thackeray’s Insult Of Tamils?](https://thecommunemag.com/mns-chief-makes-rasmalai-jibe-against-annamalai-invokes-anti-tamil-hatao-lungi-bajao-pungi-slur-will-stalin-condemn-thackerays-insult-of-tamils/): A political controversy has erupted after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray mocked former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai at a rally in Mumbai, using derogatory language that has drawn sharp reactions from Tamil Nadu and beyond. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation and raising pointed questions over whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will respond to the insult to Tamils. What Happened? At the rally, Thackeray referred to Annamalai as “Rasmalai” and questioned his right to speak about Maharashtra and Mumbai. Mocking the BJP leader, Thackeray said, “A few days ago, some “rasmalai” has come from […]
- [‘Udhayanidhi Stalin Gave Mixer Grinder’: Viral Reel Exposes DMK's Festive Freebie Push Ahead Of Polls?](https://thecommunemag.com/udhayanidhi-stalin-gave-mixer-grinder-viral-reel-exposes-dmks-festive-freebie-push-ahead-of-polls/): ​A viral social media reel featuring a child describing gifts received under the DMK government’s Pongal distribution scheme has sparked fresh political debate, as the state moves closer to the 2026 Assembly elections. In the widely shared video, the child is heard saying, “Hi friends. Yesterday my grandmother went and got the token for the Pongal gift. Udhayanidhi Stalin gave a mixer grinder. They gave three jars. They gave a veshti. They gave a saree. Everything was good. We are happy.” The video has drawn attention to the scale and nature of the DMK government’s Pongal distribution programme this year. […]
- [Dravidian Model Law & Order: Gangster Hacked To Death In Maternity Ward Corridor Inside Kilpauk Govt Hospital Despite Security Presence](https://thecommunemag.com/dravidian-model-law-order-gangster-hacked-to-death-in-maternity-ward-corridor-inside-kilpauk-govt-hospital-despite-security-presence/): In a chilling indictment of the DMK government’s claim of maintaining law and order, a history-sheeter was brutally hacked to death inside Chennai’s Kilpauk Government Hospital in the early hours of Monday. The deceased, Adikesavan alias Aadhi (20), a resident of Mahatma Gandhi Nagar in Kolathur, was a ‘B’ category rowdy listed in the Rajamangalam police station history sheet, with nine criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, intimidation and assault. He had been released from prison just 10 days ago after serving time for a 2022 murder case. Police said Aadhi had come to Kilpauk Government Hospital after learning that […]
- [BJP Leader H Raja And 11 Others Arrested For Attempting To Check Dargah Flag Installed On Kallathi Tree At Thirupparankundram Hill](https://thecommunemag.com/bjp-leader-h-raja-and-11-others-arrested-for-attempting-to-check-dargah-flag-installed-on-kallathi-tree-at-thirupparankundram-hill/): Police in Madurai on Monday, 12 January 2026, arrested senior BJP leader H Raja and 11 party functionaries after allegedly “violating restrictions” and attempting to proceed to the Sthala Vruksham (sacred tree) Kallathi tree area on Thirupparankundram hill. According to police sources, Raja had visited the Kasi Viswanathar temple located on Thirupparankundram hill for worship. He was accompanied by Madurai West district BJP president Sivalingam, district observer Rajarathinam, and party functionaries Sivaprabakaran and Harikaran, among others. After reaching the hill, Raja asked police for permission to proceed towards the Kallathi tree to verify whether a flag allegedly installed by the […]
- [Parasakthi Disaster: A Complete Washout For Anti-Hindi DMK Propaganda Film On Day 3 Itself Despite Paid Reviews And PR](https://thecommunemag.com/parasakthi-disaster-a-complete-washout-for-anti-hindi-dmk-propaganda-film-on-day-3-itself-despite-paid-reviews-and-pr/): In what can only be described as a spectacular disaster at the box office, Sudha Kongara’s much-hyped DMK propaganda “Parasakthi” has turned out to be a colossal failure – a bloated, agenda-soaked period drama that has crashed and burned within its first three days of release. From day one, the film was engineered not as cinema, but as naked pro-DMK propaganda. Timed conveniently ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, produced by Dawn Pictures (deeply tied to the DMK ecosystem), and distributed by Red Giant Movies, owned by DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s son Inban Udhayanidhi, the film was less a creative […]
- [Sridhar Vembu’s US Counsel Denies Wife’s Shareholding Claims Published By The News Minute, Calls $1.7 Billion Bond Order “Absurd”](https://thecommunemag.com/sridhar-vembus-us-counsel-denies-wifes-shareholding-claims-published-by-the-news-minute-calls-1-7-billion-bond-order-absurd/): Christopher C. Melcher, the US-based legal counsel representing Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu in his ongoing divorce proceedings in California, has issued yet another detailed public statement after the previous one where he clarified the some of the allegations made by TNM. In this post, he rejected claims made by Vembu’s wife regarding his shareholding in Zoho Corporation Private Limited (ZCPL) and the court orders passed earlier this year. Responding to growing public scrutiny of the case following The News Minute’s hit job on Sridhar Vembu, Melcher stated that Sridhar Vembu owns only 5% of ZCPL and that this shareholding has […]
- [Kallakurichi DMK Youth Wing Functionary Allegedly Assaults Retired Official Over Barking Dog, BJP Leader Annamalai Slams ‘DMK Goondaraj’](https://thecommunemag.com/bjp-leader-annamalai-flags-dmk-goondaraj-after-kallakurichi-dmk-youth-wing-functionary-allegedly-assaults-retired-official-over-barking-dog/): A political controversy has erupted in Kallakurichi district after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused a local DMK leader of being involved in a violent assault on a retired government employee and his family. According to BJP leader K Annamalai, a DMK Youth Wing functionary and municipal councillor named Ramesh, along with his associates, attacked the family following a dispute that began when their pet dog barked as he walked past their house. In a post on social media platform X, Annamalai alleged that DMK members now posed a greater threat to public safety than traditional criminals. He wrote that […]
- [After Vellore, Trichy Reports 834 Teen Pregnancies In Just Eight Months](https://thecommunemag.com/after-vellore-trichy-reports-834-teen-pregnancies-in-just-eight-months/): Just a few months ago, in October 2025, the news of 415 teenage pregnancies and 59 child marriages in 10 months broke in Tamil Nadu. Now, it is Trichy’s turn with starker numbers. Trichy district has recorded a worrying rise in teenage pregnancies even as it has shown improvements in key health indicators such as maternal and infant mortality. Data accessed by The Times of India showed that 834 cases of teenage pregnancies were reported in the district between April and November 2025, with officials indicating that the number is likely to reach 1,000 by the end of the financial year, […]
- ["Ondre Kulam, Oruvanalla Devan, This Is Annamalaiyar's Soil": Mohan G Roars With Historical ‘Draupathi 2’ Based On Veera Vallala III And Sultanate Invasion Of Tamil Land](https://thecommunemag.com/ondre-kulam-oruvanalla-devan-this-is-annamalaiyars-soil-mohan-g-roars-with-historical-draupathi-2-based-on-veera-vallala-iii-and-sultanate-invasion-of-tamil-land/): The trailer of ‘Draupathi 2’, directed by Mohan G and starring Richard Rishi in the lead role, has generated significant attention following its release, with the film now set to arrive in theatres on 15 January 2026, ahead of the Pongal festival. The film was earlier scheduled for a 23 January 2026 release, but the makers advanced the date to capitalise on the festive holiday period. Since its release on 10 January 2026, the trailer has already crossed over 3 million views online, reflecting strong audience interest and social media traction. Along with Richard Rishi, the film also features Rakhshana […]
- [‘Completely Removed From Reality’: Supreme Court Slams Sharmila Tagore Over Stray Dogs In Hospitals](https://thecommunemag.com/completely-removed-from-reality-supreme-court-slams-sharmila-tagore-over-stray-dogs-in-hospitals/): On 9 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India came down sharply on veteran actor Sharmila Tagore during a hearing on the stray dog menace, rejecting arguments opposing a uniform approach to managing the issue and warning against what it described as an attempt to normalise and even glorify the presence of stray dogs in sensitive public spaces such as hospitals. During the hearing, counsel appearing for Tagore cited the example of a reportedly friendly stray dog named “Goldie”, which was said to have lived on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) campus for several years, to argue […]
- [Kerala: RTI Reveals Judges Favoured Teams To The Top At Kalolsavam, High Court Steps In](https://thecommunemag.com/kerala-rti-bombshell-judges-pushed-favoured-teams-to-the-top-at-kalolsavam-high-court-steps-in/): A series of alleged irregularities in judging at Kerala’s district-level School Kalolsavam competitions has come under judicial scrutiny after students from Kasaragod and Malappuram challenged the outcomes, citing conflicts of interest and manipulated score sheets. In Kasaragod district, Class XI student Preethika Balakrishnan of BAR Higher Secondary School, Bovikkanam, had written to the Deputy Director of Education (DDE) in mid-December objecting to the appointment of Sasi Pattannur as a judge for the mono act and drama competitions. In her complaint, she stated that Pattannur’s name had been circulated in WhatsApp groups weeks in advance and that he was a close […]
- [DMK Health Minister Ma Subramanian, Who Denied Drug Menace In TN, Seen With Serial Ganja Peddler Arrested For 18th Time](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-health-minister-ma-subramanian-who-denied-drug-menace-in-tn-seen-with-serial-ganja-peddler-arrested-for-18th-time/): A woman drug dealer was reportedly arrested in Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar–Okkiyam Thuraipakkam area after police seized 1.5 kg of cannabis from her following a tip-off, officials said. The accused, identified as Saranya (30), was taken into custody after police received information that ganja was being sold in the Kannagi Nagar locality. Acting on the tip-off, officers conducted a search and found Saranya in possession of the contraband. The drugs were seized and she was booked under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police said Saranya has been involved in drug peddling since 2016 and that […]
- [DMK Functionary Quits Party Citing Inaction On Illegal Mineral Smuggling](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-functionary-quits-party-citing-inaction-on-illegal-mineral-smuggling/): A senior functionary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) from Tirunelveli district has resigned from both his party post and primary membership, alleging that the ruling party has failed to act against large-scale illegal mineral smuggling from southern Tamil Nadu to Kerala, triggering sharp political reactions from opposition parties. According to a news clipping from The Indian Express, the article states that Chandrasekar, a DMK office-bearer, resigned after repeated representations on mineral smuggling in the Western Ghats went unaddressed and that he stepped down despite holding an organisational position, citing environmental damage and hardship to residents. The report also notes […]
- [No Stalin And Karunanidhi, No Warranty: ELCOT’s Warns As Students Who Received Free Laptops Remove DMK Leaders Pics](https://thecommunemag.com/no-stalin-no-karunanidhi-no-warranty-elcots-warning-over-free-laptops/): The Tamil Nadu government’s free laptop distribution scheme has triggered controversy after students began removing or covering the printed images of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi from the devices supplied under the programme. The laptop distribution event was held on 5 January 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam, where Chief Minister Stalin formally launched the scheme and handed over laptops to students. The devices carry printed political branding on both the exterior and interior surfaces. On the upper surface, the laptops display Karunanidhi’s portrait and his signature along with the slogan “Tamil Will […]
- [DMK Reportedly Bullies Congress Student Leader Into Deleting Post Mocking Karunanidhi Look-Alike In Parasakthi Film](https://thecommunemag.com/dmk-reportedly-bullies-congress-student-leader-into-deleting-post-over-karunanidhi-mockery-in-parasakthi-film/): With the release of the pro-DMK propaganda film Parasakthi, several clippings of the film from the audience in theatres started circulating on social media. The film has drawn attention for scenes depicting alleged excesses under the Congress government, which has in turn led to an escalating online clash between supporters of the Congress and the DMK. Many ridiculed the appearance of a few characters and questioned why they had been made so. For instance, former PM Indira Gandhi was looking ghastly in her appearance in the film. Not taking this lightly, Congress members and supporters of the party started mocking […]
- [‘When 13 States Accept It, How Can You Alone Oppose?’ - Historical Sources Reveal EVR's Stance Against 1965 Anti-Hindi Agitation In TN](https://thecommunemag.com/when-13-states-accept-it-how-can-you-alone-oppose-what-evr-reportedly-said-about-anti-hindi-agitation-in-tn/): A renewed political debate has emerged over the role of EV Ramasamy (hailed as Periyar by his followers) during the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation, with historical writings and magazine records being cited to challenge the dominant narrative associated with the Dravidian movement. Writings from the period indicate that EVR, despite being projected in later years as the father of the anti-Hindi movement, had in fact taken positions that sharply diverged from the student-led agitation of 1965. According to material published at the time in the magazine Thenmozhi, EVR had asked, “What will be spoiled if Hindi comes? When 13 states accept […]
- ["What Would Have Happened If CM Visited Vengaivayal?" A Raja Defends Stalin’s Absence After Faeces In Water Tank Incident](https://thecommunemag.com/what-would-have-happened-if-cm-visited-vengaivayal-a-raja-defends-stalins-absence-after-faeces-in-water-tank-incident/): At a public interaction, DMK Member of Parliament A Raja faced pointed questions from the audience over Chief Minister MK Stalin’s failure to visit Vengaivayal, the Tamil Nadu village where a Dalit settlement’s drinking water tank was contaminated with human waste. A member of the audience asked Raja, “We ask the social justice question of why PM Modi did not visit Manipur. But our CM Stalin did not visit Vengaivayal, this is social injustice.” Raja responded by questioning the comparison, asking, “Do you think the severity of Vengaivayal and Manipur issues are same?” The audience member replied, “Everything is injustice.” […]
- [No Brahmin, No Politics: The Hollow Core Of Dravidianism](https://thecommunemag.com/no-brahmin-no-politics-the-hollow-core-of-dravidianism/): A few days ago, we saw the IIT Madras head, Prof Kamakoti Veezhinathan, praising the Stalin government for the quality of laptops they had given the students of the state. One would wonder how a Dravidianist party that denounced Brahmins, whose ideologue called for the genocide of Brahmins, can share a stage with one? That too with Prof Kamakoti, whose IIT is giving sleepless nights to the Dravidianists – haven’t you heard the man who vulgarized Lord Nataraja claim SC students are unaliving themselves at IIT more in number than Brahmin kids? Why did they have to bring Dr Kamakoti […]
- ["Can We Call You Muttal (Fool) Mu Ka Stalin?" BJP Leader Annamalai Fires At Stalin Over ‘Avadhuru Shah’ Jibe](https://thecommunemag.com/can-we-call-you-fool-mk-stalin-bjp-leader-annamalai-fires-at-stalin-over-avadhuru-shah-jibe/): Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai launched a blistering verbal attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin at an event, sharply criticising the state government’s conduct and accusing the leadership of using improper language for central ministers ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election scheduled for later this year. Addressing supporters, Annamalai said, “Today, our Chief Minister has not stopped with that; he is moving to the next stage. He says it is not Amit Shah, but Avadhuru Shah, he is speaking defamatorily it seems, so he (the Chief Minister) has given Amit Shah the name ‘Avadhuru Shah’.” He […]
- [Ten Controversies That Define Vishal Dadlani’s Public Life](https://thecommunemag.com/ten-controversies-that-define-vishal-dadlanis-public-life/): On 5 January 2026, the Supreme Court rejected the bail petitions of Umar Khalid, who has been described by investigative agencies as a “key conspirator” in the Delhi riots case. Following the court’s decision, a video posted by music composer Vishal Dadlani began circulating widely on social media. In the video, Dadlani claimed that a clip allegedly showing Umar Khalid raising anti-national slogans was doctored. However, Umar Khalid has previously made controversial statements at multiple public forums, including remarks in support of Kashmir’s independence and comments critical of the Supreme Court in connection with the Afzal Guru case. This report […]
- [Europe’s Islamist Extremism Crisis In 2025: 30 Incidents, Arrests, Attacks, And State Responses](https://thecommunemag.com/europes-islamist-extremism-crisis-in-2025-30-incidents-arrests-attacks-and-state-responses/): On 27 December 2025, Italian authorities in Genoa and Milan arrested nine individuals, including Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, on suspicion of diverting about €7 million raised through charities to fund Hamas. Anti-terror and anti-mafia units seized over €8 million in assets and coordinated with EU partners after detecting suspicious financial transactions. In this report, we take a look at 30 incidents across Europe in 2025 involving Islamist extremism, security threats, legal actions, and state responses, based on open-source reporting. It documents how authorities and societies addressed radicalisation, terrorism, integration tensions, and public order. #1 Italy […]
- [Theatre Owners Troll Sun News For Claiming Tickets For Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi Were 'Sold Out'](https://thecommunemag.com/theatre-owners-troll-sun-news-for-claiming-tickets-for-pro-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi-were-sold-out/): Claims of strong box-office momentum for the 2026 pro-DMK propaganda film Parasakthi came under scrutiny on Friday after multiple theatre owners and social media users challenged “sold out” narratives circulated by DMK mouthpiece Sun News’ X handle. A post by Sun News under its Cinema Bytes segment claimed that early morning shows in Chennai were sold out and projected high demand for the film across Tamil Nadu. The post was widely shared on social media and amplified by several cinema-related accounts. #CinemaBytes | சில மணி நேரத்திலேயெ முன்பதிவு டிக்கெட்டுகள் விற்றுத் தீர்த்த பராசக்தி!#SunNews | #Parasakthi | #TicketSales pic.twitter.com/kxRyvjxMVD — Sun News (@sunnewstamil) […]
- [Tamil Janam Survey Indicates Deep Dissatisfaction With Ruling DMK; Voters Still Confused, Details Inside](https://thecommunemag.com/tamil-janam-survey-indicates-deep-dissatisfaction-with-ruling-dmk-voters-still-confused/): A comprehensive, large-scale opinion poll conducted across Tamil Nadu by news channel Tamil Janam and a few other organizations has revealed a landscape of significant dissatisfaction with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and considerable uncertainty among voters regarding alliance choices for the upcoming elections. The survey results point to a highly competitive and unpredictable electoral battle. Key Findings: Sector-Wise Discontent With DMK Govt The survey segmented voters by profession and community to gauge specific grievances: Government Employees: A staggering 80% expressed a lack of trust in the DMK government, with only 20% supportive. This is attributed primarily to […]
- [Cunning, Cowardly, And Paywalled: Dissecting The Naxal Minute's Hit Job On Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu](https://thecommunemag.com/cunning-cowardly-paywalled-dissecting-the-naxal-minutes-hit-job-on-zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu/): Imagine the most horrible, cunning person you’ve ever met. Someone for whom loyalty, ethics, and truth don’t matter. Someone who would do anything for their own benefit, even if it meant selling out their own mother for money. Someone who wouldn’t even think twice before bootlicking for personal gain. Set them beside The News Minute, and that person would still come across as principled. After a voyeuristic, Nakkheeran-style hit job peeping into the personal life of Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu, the leftist rag – or more accurately, the DMK’s unofficial mouthpiece – The News Minute signaled that it would publish […]
- ["Hindi Demon": Sudha Kongara’s Anti-Hindi, Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi Distributed By Stalin Family Attacks Indira Gandhi And Congress, Creates Rift In DMK-Congress Alliance](https://thecommunemag.com/hindi-demon-sudha-kongaras-anti-hindi-pro-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi-distributed-by-stalin-family-attacks-indira-gandhi-and-congress/): Sudha Kongara finds herself in soup after her anti-Hindi, pro-DMK propaganda film ‘Parasakthi’ is getting bashed left, right and centre. The film, a supposed historical drama on the 1965 anti-Hindi agitations, has been slammed as blatant DMK propaganda that shamelessly targets the Congress party and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, all while being bankrolled by Dawn Pictures (with deep DMK ecosystem ties) and distributed by Red Giant Movies, run by CM MK Stalin’s grandson Inban Udhayanidhi. Apart from the pathetic filmmaking, Parasakthi is now a new subject of controversy with netizens pointing to a particularly venomous scene where Sivakarthikeyan stands […]
- [TN Single-Screen Theatres Who Signed Up For Vijay's Jana Nayagan Allege Denial Of Parasakthi Screening, Accuse Distributor Of Punishing Them](https://thecommunemag.com/tn-single-screen-theatres-who-signed-up-for-vijays-jana-nayagan-allege-denial-of-parasakthi-screening-accuse-distributor-of-punishing-them/): A single-screen theatre in Pudukottai has alleged that it was denied screening rights for the Tamil film Parasakthi despite repeated requests, triggering accusations of selective distribution and retaliatory practices within the Tamil film exhibition sector. RKP Cinemas, Pudukottai, said in a statement on social media that it had received numerous calls and messages from patrons enquiring about the opening of bookings and whether the theatre would screen Parasakthi. The theatre clarified that it had initially entered into an agreement to screen Jana Nayagan. However, after the release of Jana Nayagan was postponed, the theatre approached the distributor to screen Parasakthi […]
- [Hindu Professor Alleges Decades Of Religious Discrimination At Aligarh Muslim University, Says Harassment Led To Personal Tragedy](https://thecommunemag.com/hindu-professor-alleges-decades-of-religious-discrimination-at-aligarh-muslim-university-says-harassment-led-to-personal-tragedy/): A senior professor at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has alleged that she was subjected to religious discrimination and prolonged mental harassment for nearly three decades, stating that the sustained pressure caused severe personal and professional distress, including a miscarriage. Professor Rachana Kaushal of the Political Science Department has accused senior officials at the university of targeting her because of her religious identity. She has submitted a formal complaint to the Vice Chancellor, along with audio recordings and documentary evidence, and has stated that she intends to file a First Information Report (FIR) in the matter. According to the complaint, the […]
- ["You Can Never Come To Power In This Lifetime": Sudha Kongara's Anti-Hindi, Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi Distributed By Stalin Family Directly Attacks Congress](https://thecommunemag.com/you-can-never-come-to-power-in-this-lifetime-sudha-kongaras-anti-hindi-pro-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi-distributed-by-stalin-family-directly-attacks-congress/): The release of the Tamil film Parasakthi, produced by Dawn Pictures, distributed by Red Giant Movies and starring Sivakarthikeyan, has triggered political discussion after several of its dialogues were widely interpreted as a direct critique of the Congress party and its historical role in language policy. Viewers and political observers have pointed out that the film is totally about anti-Hindi imposition during the 1960s and the subsequent protests in 1965. One scene that has drawn attention depicts the lead character – Chezhiyan confronting Indira Gandhi on being forced to face an unfamiliar language for a day, prompting a reflection on […]
- [Parasakthi Disaster: Sudha Kongara's Anti-Hindi, Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Is Just Regurgitated Dravidianist Vomit That Is Rightfully Getting Trashed By Audience](https://thecommunemag.com/parasakthi-disaster-sudha-kongaras-anti-hindi-pro-dmk-propaganda-film-is-just-regurgitated-dravidianist-vomit-that-is-rightfully-getting-trashed-by-audience/): Dravidianist filmmaker Sudha Kongara’s bloated, agenda-soaked period drama promptly crashes like a big piece of donkey’s dump—splattering everywhere with the stench of failure that no one can ignore. Let’s be honest—Parasakthi was never meant to be a film. It was engineered propaganda, assembled with all the subtlety of a party pamphlet. From day one, the film was engineered as naked pro-DMK propaganda: timed for Pongal 2026 (conveniently ahead of assembly polls), produced by Dawn Pictures (tied to DMK ecosystem) and distributed by Red Giant Movies which is run by DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s son Inban Udhayanidhi. And the subject? A […]
- [“You Should've Gone To Cremation Ground When Karunanidhi Died, Why Did You Go To Marina?”, BJP Leader Annamalai Hits Back At DMK Min Regupathy Who Likened Lighting Thiruparankundram Deepam To Funeral In Cremation Ground](https://thecommunemag.com/if-customs-shouldnt-be-changed-why-did-you-go-to-marina-after-fmr-cm-karunanidhi-died-bjp-leader-annamalai-hits-back-at-dmk-min-regupathy-who-likened-lighting-thiruparankundram/): BJP leader K Annamalai launched a sharp attack on DMK ministers over their remarks following the Thirupparankundram verdict, questioning what he described as selective application of tradition and custom. Referring to the long-standing nature of the Thirupparankundram dispute, Annamalai said the issue had existed since 1920 and had remained unresolved for over a century. He recalled that Poornachandran had sacrificed his life for the cause and said that people were paying their respects to him, describing him as a good person. Taking aim at DMK minister Raghupathi, Annamalai criticised his remarks on funeral customs. He said the minister had stated […]
- [Madras High Court Questions Flag Hoisting By Dargah On Thirupparankundram Temple Land, Calls It “Rank Criminal Trespass”](https://thecommunemag.com/madras-high-court-questions-flag-hoisting-by-dargah-on-thirupparankundram-temple-land-calls-it-rank-criminal-trespass/): The Madras High Court on Friday, 9 January 2026, sharply questioned the Executive Officer of the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple at Thirupparankundram over the hoisting of a dargah flag on land declared as temple property, observing that the act amounted to criminal trespass. Justice GR Swaminathan, while hearing a contempt petition relating to non-compliance of an earlier court order, sought a clear explanation from temple authorities on how the dargah management was allowed to hoist a flag at the Deepathoon area for the Sandhanakoodu festival. At the outset, the Court asked the Executive Officer whether the place where the flag […]
- [Censor Certificate Reveals Sudha Kongara's Anti-Hindi Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Calls Telugu People As "Golti", Andhra & Telangana Boycott Movie](https://thecommunemag.com/censor-certificate-reveals-sudha-kongaras-anti-hindi-pro-dmk-propaganda-film-calls-telugu-people-as-golti-andhra-telangana-boycott-movie/): A controversy has erupted around director Sudha Kongara’s upcoming film after details from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate revealed that the Tamil version of the movie contained derogatory references to Telugu people. According to the censor certificate, the word “Golti”, widely regarded as a racial slur against Telugu-speaking communities — was used twice in the film and was subsequently muted following objections. The reference appears under Cut No. 17 of the CBFC modification list, which records that the words “Notraam” and “Golti” were muted at multiple time codes in the film. The revelation has triggered strong backlash […]
- [BJP Leader SG Suryah & Youth Wing Members Allegedly Attacked By DMK-Backed Goons Instigated By Dravidianist YouTuber Senthilvel After Debate In Chennai](https://thecommunemag.com/bjp-leader-sg-suryah-youth-wing-members-allegedly-attacked-by-dmk-backed-goons-instigated-by-dravidianist-youtuber-senthilvel-after-debate-in-chennai/): BJP Tamil Nadu Youth Wing President SG Suryah has strongly condemned an alleged assault on him and BJP youth wing members at a private television channel office in Chennai, accusing DMK cadres of resorting to violence after being unable to counter arguments during a televised debate. In a post on X, Suryah stated that the incident took place at a private television studio in Egmore, immediately after the conclusion of a debate. He alleged that the attack occurred in the presence of DMK Member of Parliament Thanga Tamilselvan and police personnel, which he described as a serious breakdown of law and […]
- [“Their Agenda Is Genocide, They Want To Wipe Out Muslims, Tribals, Minorities”: Radical Woke Ultra-Leftist Prakash Raj Makes Baseless Claims About BJP-RSS, Abuses Judiciary](https://thecommunemag.com/their-agenda-is-genocide-they-want-to-wipe-out-muslims-tribals-minorities-radical-woke-ultra-leftist-prakash-raj-makes-baseless-claims-about-bjp-rss-abuses-judiciary/): Radical woke ultra leftist actor Prakash Raj triggered sharp political reactions after making a series of incendiary remarks at an event organised by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) in Hyderabad. The event, titled “Longing for Justice”, was held on 17 December 2025. Speaking to the audience, Prakash Raj alleged that what was unfolding in India amounted to a systematic plan aimed at genocide. He claimed that minorities were being deliberately targeted, stating, “Whatever is happening in this country is a preparation of a genocide. They want to wipe out Mussalman. They want to wipe out tribal people, […]
- ["No Apology Or Remorse, Unforgivable": Justice GR Swaminathan Slams DMK Govt Authorities For Contempt Of Court In Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Asks If DMK Min Sekarbabu Told Them To Not Implement Court Order](https://thecommunemag.com/no-apology-or-remorse-unforgivable-justice-gr-swaminathan-slams-dmk-govt-authorities-for-contempt-of-court-in-thirupparankundram-deepam-case-asks-if-dmk-min-sekarbabu-told-them-to-not-implement/): The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench on Friday, 9 January 2026, came down heavily on district and police authorities for repeatedly defying court orders in a contempt case relating to the failure to permit the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop the Thirupparankundram hill, warning that contempt charges would be framed if written apologies were not submitted. Hearing the matter, Justice GR Swaminathan expressed strong displeasure over the failure of the Madurai district administration to file any response despite being granted ample time. The judge said the matter would be posted on Monday, 12 January 2026, for framing of contempt […]
- ["Hindi Demon, Hindi Destroyed My Dreams, K*ndi Nakki": Here Are The Censored Dialogues From Sudha Kongara's Anti-Hindi Pro-DMK Propaganada Film 'Parasakthi'](https://thecommunemag.com/hindi-demon-hindi-destroyed-my-dreams-kndi-nakki-here-are-the-censored-dialogues-from-sudha-kongaras-anti-hindi-pro-dmk-propaganada-film-parasakthi/): The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday cleared the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi for its scheduled release on 10 January 2026, granting the Tamil film a UA certificate. The certification, however, came after the makers carried out a series of modifications mandated by the censor board. Directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Dawn Pictures, Parasakthi underwent 25 modifications, including cuts, replacement and muting of phrases, as well as the removal and reduction of visuals, before being cleared for release. The film, set in 1960s Madras, explores the sociopolitical climate of Tamil Nadu during the anti-Hindi agitations. It is distributed […]
- [Thanjavur Police In Collaboration With NGO Give Tickets To Pro-DMK Propaganda Film Parasakthi In Road Safety Drive](https://thecommunemag.com/thanjavur-police-in-collaboration-with-ngo-give-tickets-to-pro-dmk-propaganda-film-parasakthi-in-road-safety-drive/): An initiative carried out by the Thanjavur city police in collaboration with a voluntary organisation has triggered criticism after free movie tickets to a film, produced by the DMK first family which also features pro-DMK propaganda, and fuel were distributed to motorists as part of a helmet awareness campaign. According to officials, the programme was conducted near the Aatrupaalam roundabout in Thanjavur, where motorists wearing helmets were rewarded as part of a road safety awareness drive. As part of the initiative, around 50 two-wheeler riders were given three tickets each to the upcoming Tamil film Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and distributed […]
- ["He Is In LKG, You Made Him Your Leader", VCK Chief Thirumavalavan Takes A Dig At Actor Vijay & Aadhav Arjuna](https://thecommunemag.com/he-is-in-lkg-you-made-him-your-leader-vck-chief-thirumavalavan-takes-a-dig-at-actor-vijay-aadhav-arjuna/): At an event held on 8 January 2026, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thirumavalavan made remarks targeting actor Vijay and former VCK functionary Aadhav Arjuna, targeting Arjuna’s decision to leave the party and join Vijay’s newly launched political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Addressing party members, Thirumavalavan said that for over three decades he had guided and mentored leaders within the VCK and taught them the principles of Ambedkarite politics and party organisation. He questioned the decision to leave the VCK in favour of a party newly formed by a film actor, stating that Vijay lacked political experience and was only […]

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